British soul singer, songwriter, and producer Mica Millar returns with “A Little More Time For Love,” the latest single from her upcoming sophomore album A Little Bit of Me, arriving June 5 via her independent imprint, Golden Hour Music. Written and produced by Millar and recorded at the iconic Studio Miraval in the south of France, the new album represents a major creative leap for the acclaimed artist, revealing a more confident, vibrant, and expansive side of her songwriting.
The new single follows the release of “See You On The Other Side,” featuring Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Keyon Harrold, as well as the album’s title track. Together, the songs have introduced a project rooted in emotional honesty, transformation, resilience, and personal evolution while already earning support from BBC Radio 2 and Jazz FM.
While Millar’s 2022 debut Heaven Knows was shaped by profound emotional depth and personal adversity following a devastating spinal cord injury that nearly left her paralyzed, “A Little More Time For Love” embraces a lighter and more immediate energy. Built around driving rhythms, uplifting grooves, and the spirit of classic soul music, the track reflects a deliberate shift toward movement, joy, and connection without losing the emotional richness that defines her work.
The song was inspired by a headline performance at New Morning in Paris, where a mistakenly printed setlist unexpectedly altered the pacing of the show. With many of her slower, more introspective songs removed from the first half of the set, the audience energy surged much earlier than anticipated. That experience sparked Millar’s desire to sustain that feeling of momentum and excitement, becoming a major creative influence on the direction of her new album.
As work on A Little Bit of Me began, Millar challenged herself to imagine what a more upbeat and rhythm-focused record could sound like. Rather than starting compositions at the piano, she shifted her process toward grooves and percussion, building songs from the rhythm section outward. Gregory Porter drummer Emanuel Harrold contributed early demo ideas that helped shape the track’s foundation, later connecting Millar with his brother, celebrated trumpeter Keyon Harrold, leading to ongoing creative collaborations.
Musically, “A Little More Time For Love” draws inspiration from the timeless sound of 1960s soul and girl group recordings, echoing influences such as The Supremes, The Staple Singers, Aretha Franklin, and The Emotions. The result blends vintage soul textures with a modern production approach, anchored by Millar’s powerful and unmistakable vocal delivery.
The single also arrives with a visually striking music video featuring Millar alongside an all-female backing band made up of some of Los Angeles’ top session musicians. Brightly stylized and influenced by classic soul-era visuals, the video reinterprets that aesthetic through a contemporary lens while reinforcing the song’s celebratory energy.
Since releasing Heaven Knows in 2022, Millar has steadily emerged as one of the UK’s most compelling modern soul artists. Entirely self-managed and independently operated, she has built her career on her own terms while earning widespread critical acclaim. Her debut album featured collaborations with Prince associates Ricky Peterson and David Z and received major recognition including five-star reviews from the Daily Express and Daily Mirror, the cover of Blues & Soul Magazine, and the Jazz FM Award for Soul Act of the Year.
Millar has since toured internationally, headlined sold-out performances including Manchester’s Albert Hall and London’s Union Chapel, and shared stages with legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Gladys Knight, and Gregory Porter. Additional support from BBC television and radio, along with her 2023 induction into The Recording Academy, has further solidified her growing reputation as a vital new voice in soul music.
This autumn, Millar will embark on her biggest European headline tour to date, including major UK performances at Manchester’s New Century Hall on September 26, London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 9, and Glasgow’s Old Fruit Market on October 11, alongside dates across France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Poland.
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